Pic Dump

Here's another post from pics that never made it to the internets, I take them to share with friends and family and some are taken totally for IG purposes, but they were never posted. So today is their day! I'm sure they're all so excited to see the light.

The view from above the bump
Shorts // Sandals // Sunglasses // Polish

I know that children and babies grow every minute, but some days and moments Ellie looks so big to me. When she curls up on the couch with her dolls, when she's telling me about her day, or when she hugs me and gives me pats on the back like I do to her. This moment of her on her belly coloring with her legs crossed just killed me. Why does time go by so quickly?

Shirt // Shorts
Eleanor is so girly and I absolutely love it. I don't know if she'll always be so girly, but I'm reveling in it now. She's obsessed with my makeup and loves to put some on when I'm getting ready.

This kimono is everything. So easy to wear and super comfortable.

Ellie got a little update to her room, the LOVE and bun frames are from Hobby Lobby, the E is from Home Goods, and the mirror is from Kirklands (same one here). We just added the two prints to the wall and the rest we already had in her room. Next up for her is a big girl bed. I'm glad that her nursery wasn't too baby and that it will be an easy to transition as she gets older and her tastes and needs change.

We went on a date with my girlfriend and her son to Chick-Fil-A for the first time and we really enjoyed it! I don't know why we haven't eaten there sooner! The ice cream was a big hit and I'm lucky she wanted to share it with me.

I love this polish shade! It's Sinful Colors Tempest.

The weekend is almost here! I hope the rest of the week goes quickly!

Summer Polish Favorites

I'm an admitted polish fanatic, before having Ellie I painted my nails weekly. Since becoming a mom, I've slowed down on how often I get the chance to paint them, but my polish collection is still growing. Changing your nail color is such an easy and quick way to try new trends, add some color, and change up your look. I have a few shades that I keep going to time and time again. There are a few shades that I've come back to each summer year after year. After lots of evaluating, I've narrowed my favorite must-have shades to 8 gorgeous colors.

Essie Fiji // Essie Play Date // Essie Bikini So Teeny // Essie Go Ginza

Sinful Colors 24/7 // Sally Hansen Blue Away // Sally Hansen Fuchsia Flare // China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy

Play Date and Blue Away are new this summer and I've used them a couple of times already. They're such fun vibrant colors. Below are some of my IG shots of the colors:

Essie Fiji

Essie Play Date


Essie Bikini So Teeny

Essie Go Ginza

Sally Hansen Blue Away (fingernails)

Sally Hansen Fuchsia Flare

China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy

What are some of your favorite summer colors? Did I forget to include one?

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My Favorite Pink Items + Must-Reads

Question of the month from Kristen: Inspired by Valentine's Day... 

What are your favorite Pink items?

 This month's question is so fun! It was really hard to narrow down my pink items, and of course the majority of mine are nail polish. Go figure.  Pink is one of my favorite colors, but not a color I wear a lot in clothing. Lips, cheeks, nails I'm all over though! If I can get something in pink, I will- IPhone cover, toothbrush, etc. Here are some of my favorite pink things:

MAC Baby Sparks

Sinful Colors 24/7 and Easy Going

OPI In the Spotlight Now

Cotton Candy

(this is the one thing I never got from Santa growing up, 

I asked for a cotton candy machine for like 10 years)

Victoria Secret Incredible Perfume

MAC Pink Nouveau

Essie Pink Parka, Fiji, and Mod Square

Starburst Fave Reds

Simply Raspberry Lemonade (can't get enough of this stuff!)

MAC Pink Swoon

• Alison*Elle - Alison finally found her perfect pair of boyfriend jeans.
• Beautygirl24 -  Noelle said yes to a wedding dress! She also started decorating her new home.
• Ella Pretty - What Ella's been wearing and an update on her shopping ban!
• Lindsay J Everyday - Lindsay has a new love.
• Love, Lipstick & Pearls - Kristen shared her Beauty Wishlist for spring.
• Schnelle Couture - Danielle shares her birth story in her final BUMPdate.
• Sequins and Stilettos - Skylette of course wore red for Valentines - see the dress here.
• The Currently Obsessed - Mehreen reveals the gender of her baby ... And gives us a bumpdate !

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The bump is on display for everyone to see. I feel like in the last week I got really big, at least in comparison to previous weeks. 

Another Pinkberry stop this week, but I switched it up and got the coconut flavor this time. It was so delicious! I'm one of those people who try every flavor at an ice cream shop and still order just good old vanilla. 

The sweetest surprise from Danielle of Sweet Nothings sent to me! Thank you again so much, I just love it and touch it every time I go into our nursery. 

This past Saturday was date night with a few of our friends so I busted out my Old Navy cardi and maternity pants (more about them in tomorrow's bumpdate post). 

We all went to the Ontario Reign hockey game for date night, then to The Lazy Dog cafe afterwards to eat. The game was so much fun and I've never seen so much fighting in a hockey game before. It was nuts! Also, I've been to several hockey games and each time I go to a game, regardless of who is playing they're always playing against the Utah Grizzlies! How funny huh? Go Utah!! (that's my home state for anyone who didn't already know) 

This adorable owl mug is from a Christmas present this past year (it's from Pier 1 if you're interested) and I just love it! It's so big! Every morning I either have milk, oj, or chocolate milk with my breakfast. Sometimes tea depending on my mood. 

My favorite spring mani pairings, Sally Hansen Strobelight and Sinful Colors Easy Going (3 coats each) with the best top coat of all time- Seche Vite. 

It was pretty warm this past Monday so I busted out a sleeveless sheer top and my turquoise sandals. 

I had a good curl day yesterday and I love this fun necklace I picked up from Nordstrom Rack a few weeks ago. 

Be sure to link up and share your InstaGram pics!


Also, I'm doing another Q and A so be sure to check out this post and comment with any questions you have for me!

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Christmas with the hubs

My gift wrap finally done! Every year I think I enjoy wrapping, but then when it comes down to it, I seriously loathe it. I picture myself making gorgeous wrapping and bows, drinking hot cocoa, watching Christmas movies and singing carols and it's nothing like that. I blame Martha Stewart. 

I LOVE getting mail addressed like this! Love, love, love it!


This baby could eat nothing but fruit all day everyday


Getting pink packages from Kiki La'Rue is the best. It instantly makes your day!

My nails for the holiday; Sinful Colors black, Essie Luxeffects Set in Stones, and Sephora for OPI Only Gold for Me.

GoJane Boots (old), F21 Jeans/Blouse/Necklace, Target Scarf

Steve Madden Intyce Boots, Nordstrom Colored Denim, F21 Sweater

Since my beloved Costco Salted Caramels will never return, someone suggested these babies to me. They're pretty good. Not nearly as great as Costco's, but will hold me over.

FINALLY saw Les Miserables. I've been waiting for this movie to come out. I die. I loved every minute of it. Especially the minutes with Eddie Redmayne. Swoon.

InstaLately Link-up

I'm linking up with the amazing Jenn from Perfectly Imperfect for her new feature, InstaLately! I'm so excited because InstaGram (I'm Kristen_Lawler) is hands down my favorite app ever. Although for some of you, you've already seen these pics, I still love seeing other bloggers InstaGram posts, plus when I didn't have InstaGram (gasp!) they were some of my favorites. The pics can just be so fun and I love getting an extra peek into blogger's lives. Check out the other bloggers who linked up as well to see some great shots!

Celebrating my girlfriend's dirty 30 in style
Enjoying my girlfriend's wedding with our sorority sisters



This past weekend I went to my sorority's recruitment, this was before our first party. I can't believe it's been 10 years since I've rushed!
Our Bid Day with our new baby hooties! We had a sailor theme, and it was the cutest I've ever seen!


My favorite Sinful Colors Easy Going paired with Sally Hansen Strobe Light
Essie's Stylenomics from their fall collection and my first Klout perk!


Keep calm and wear pearls. A little something I got to keep of my Grandma's and I love wearing them.
My poor attempt at a knotted bun. I think I'll have to use a hair piece or a small donut to make it legit.


Some recent book purchases I picked on my trip home to Utah at the DI. All these books cost a whopping $7!
A fun note I found on my car after work left by my adorable cousin


Candy corn- one of my fall indulgences!

There's my recent IG posts! Head over to the link up and join yourself!